Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water; sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional); cooked white rice for serving

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy Asian-inspired flavors at home. Tender, juicy chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy white rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Teryaki Sauce:

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Additional:

2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
cooked white rice for serving

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Instructions

Place the chicken in the slow cooker: Arrange the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, and set aside.
Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine: Return the shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
Serve: Serve the chicken over cooked white rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

You can use boneless chicken breasts for a leaner option.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce
Calories: 310
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 135mg